A difference a day makes

Went from nearly 60 degrees to a crazy rain, wind, snow storm.

snow on the flowers

backyard snow

Sunday morning cold sunrise

Storm track

No annual leaf drop

For several years I've been posting the annual ginko tree leaf drop. When the temperature goes below freezing, all the leaves drop at once. This year the drop has not happened because we haven't had a freeze yet and the wind has taken care of removing the leaves.

The forecast is for snow tomorrow but it probably still won't be below freezing. These roses will most likely make through the snow.

Mom-Grandma-Great Grandma Photobook for 90th birthday

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Juiced Nutrition open

It has been a very crazy few weeks. My new business, Juiced Nutrition, has opened. I'm calling November 1 the official first day though I opened the doors the week before with just me manning the counter and figuring out the blenders, sinks, refrig, freezer, etc.

There are now three people working with me. Yes, I am a job creator! Now I just did customers to make money to pay the employees.

The store is a work in progress. There is more décor to work on and the delivery business is not in place yet. I need to up the marketing. Finding the time and resources is tricky.

The citrus electrolyte is popular

My DIY a-frame chalkboard sign.

My hero, JT, adding support for the sail board

Friends stopping by and supporting

Sunrise (we open at 6am)

It is all about fresh, whole foods.

I voted

It felt good to vote. A neighbor was flying the flag.

A run for Jacob

Jacob Wetterling has been missing for the past 27 years. His kidnapper was finally revealed this year. Jacob was murdered and buried on the same night that he was taken. His family have been advocating for child safety ever since Jacob went missing.

This year the foundation that was setup in Jacob's name sponsored a 5k run. My Running For Brunch group participated in the event. It was a beautiful day and fitting tribute to Jacob.

before

after

Store update

I have been debating on whether to keep this blog going. I started it back in 2007 primarily for my mom. I'll keep going for now and see how I feel. May be it will be a way for me to keep her more in mind.

The construction build-out phase of the store has virtually wrapped up. Everything was going well until today when the health inspector expressed several problems from his perspective. Frustration hardly begins to describe my feelings.

Nonetheless, here are some photos of the progress.

girls with bike frames

part of the sports equipment décor - a paddleboard

the bike frame light fixtures

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